Information Society Concert History

Information Society (aka "InSoc") is an electronic music group from Minneapolis, MN, USA that consisted of Kurt Harland (aka Kurt Valaquen, nee Kurt Larson), Paul Robb, and James Cassidy, the latter two reconvening the band in 2006. Their breakout hit was 1988's "What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)", a dance pop hit that included a sample of Leonard Nimoy (as Star Trek's Spock) saying "pure energy" while opening with Jackson DeForest Kelley (as Star Trek's Leonard McCoy) saying "It's worked so far, but we're not out yet!"...

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Information Society Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 16, 2026
Upcoming
Information Society Suhai Music Hall São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Jun 27, 2026
Upcoming
Information Society / Strangelove

Information Society,Strangelove at Hawaii Theatre Center

Hawaii Theatre Center Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Apr 11, 2026
Information Society America Gardens Theatre @ Epcot Center Orlando, Florida, United States
Apr 10, 2026
Information Society

Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

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America Gardens Theatre, EPCOT Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
Dec 20, 2025
Information Society
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Suhai Music Hall São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Dec 14, 2025
Information Society Auditório Araújo Vianna Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Dec 13, 2025
Information Society Live Curitiba Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Dec 12, 2025
Information Society / Thea Austin / Noel
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Qualistage Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dec 11, 2025
Information Society

Brazilian Tour

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BeFly Hall Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Sep 27, 2025
Information Society
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APEX Everett, WA, US
Show Duplicate for Sep 27, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
Information Society / Tapping the Vein / Ships In The Night / DJ Jon Gill

Dancing Ferret Concerts 30th Anniversary

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Underground Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 14, 2025
Information Society
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Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
May 24, 2025
Information Society
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Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
May 17, 2025
Information Society
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Teatro Caupolicán Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Mar 09, 2025
The 80's Cruise
Squeeze / Adam Ant / Christopher Cross / Sheila E. / Men At Work / Andy Bell / Quiet Riot / Information Society / Kurtis Blow / Honeymoon Suite / The Alarm / Faster Pussycat / T'Pau / From The Jam / Musical Youth / Trial By Fire / Mark Goodman / Downtown Julie Brown / Alan Hunter Show all bands
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Explorer Of The Seas Miami, Florida, United States
Mar 08, 2025
The 80's Cruise
Squeeze / Adam Ant / Christopher Cross / Sheila E. / Men At Work / Andy Bell / Quiet Riot / Information Society / Kurtis Blow / Honeymoon Suite / The Alarm / Faster Pussycat / T'Pau / From The Jam / Musical Youth / Trial By Fire / Mark Goodman / Downtown Julie Brown / Alan Hunter Show all bands
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Explorer Of The Seas Miami, Florida, United States
Mar 07, 2025
The 80's Cruise
Squeeze / Adam Ant / Christopher Cross / Sheila E. / Men At Work / Andy Bell / Quiet Riot / Information Society / Kurtis Blow / Honeymoon Suite / The Alarm / Faster Pussycat / T'Pau / From The Jam / Musical Youth / Trial By Fire / Mark Goodman / Downtown Julie Brown / Alan Hunter Show all bands
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Explorer Of The Seas Miami, Florida, United States
Mar 06, 2025
The 80's Cruise
Squeeze / Adam Ant / Christopher Cross / Sheila E. / Men At Work / Andy Bell / Quiet Riot / Information Society / Kurtis Blow / Honeymoon Suite / The Alarm / Faster Pussycat / T'Pau / From The Jam / Musical Youth / Trial By Fire / Mark Goodman / Downtown Julie Brown / Alan Hunter Show all bands
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Explorer Of The Seas Miami, Florida, United States
Mar 05, 2025
The 80's Cruise
Squeeze / Adam Ant / Christopher Cross / Sheila E. / Men At Work / Andy Bell / Quiet Riot / Information Society / Kurtis Blow / Honeymoon Suite / The Alarm / Faster Pussycat / T'Pau / From The Jam / Musical Youth / Trial By Fire / Mark Goodman / Downtown Julie Brown / Alan Hunter Show all bands
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Explorer Of The Seas Miami, Florida, United States
Mar 04, 2025
The 80's Cruise
Squeeze / Adam Ant / Christopher Cross / Sheila E. / Men At Work / Andy Bell / Quiet Riot / Information Society / Kurtis Blow / Honeymoon Suite / The Alarm / Faster Pussycat / T'Pau / From The Jam / Musical Youth / Trial By Fire / Mark Goodman / Downtown Julie Brown / Alan Hunter Show all bands
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Explorer Of The Seas Miami, Florida, United States

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First 2/5ths of Information Society, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [192-small]

First 2/5ths of Information Society

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Second 2/5ths of Information Society, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [191-small]

Second 2/5ths of Information Society

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Completing the set; final Information Society member, Kurt, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [190-small]

Completing the set; final Information Society member, Kurt

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Terri Nunn of Berlin, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [147-small]

Terri Nunn of Berlin

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Colin Hay, Men at Work, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [146-small]

Colin Hay, Men at Work

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Tom Bailey, Thompson Twins, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [145-small]

Tom Bailey, Thompson Twins

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Paula Abdul / Was Not Was / Information Society on Jul 22, 1989 [984-small]

Paula Abdul / Was Not Was / Information Society
Jul 22, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Genres:

Electronic
United States
New Wave
Techno
Synthpop
Synth-Pop
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Freestyle
Funk Melody
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Latest Setlist (04/10/2026):

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  1. What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 4 concerts
2025 19 concerts
2024 15 concerts
2023 7 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 1 concert
2019 7 concerts
2018 2 concerts
2017 10 concerts
2016 13 concerts
2015 6 concerts
2014 6 concerts
2013 3 concerts
2012 2 concerts
2011 1 concert
2009 6 concerts
2008 7 concerts
2007 2 concerts
2006 3 concerts
1994 1 concert
1993 6 concerts
1992 1 concert
1991 12 concerts
1989 39 concerts
1988 8 concerts
1983 1 concert
1982 1 concert
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